MSc Sport Psychology

The Sport Psychology MSc course at Liverpool John Moores University offers a rich and diverse curriculum in sport and exercise psychology, providing students with the skills, knowledge, and experience required in this specialist discipline. The course is delivered on a part-time basis and spans over a period of 3 years.Course Content: The course content is designed to support students in understanding the role of a sport and exercise psychologist, with an emphasis on reflective practice, professional development, ethics, and developing a reflective, scientist-practitioner approach. The students undertake their training in a supportive and multi-disciplinary environment where student wellbeing, inclusivity, and diversity are highly valued.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include 'Psychology of Performance Excellence', 'Professional Practice and Skills in Sport and Exercise Psychology', 'Dissertation Project', 'Psychology of Physical Activity, Health and Injury', and 'Applied Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology', among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society which allows course graduates to apply for Stage 2 training leading towards Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist status.Future Careers: After completion of the course, graduates can pursue career opportunities as a sport and exercise psychologist, performance lifestyle advisor, mental health and wellbeing officer, lecturer, and/or a researcher. The skills and knowledge gained from this course will allow graduates to work in a variety of settings, including elite sport, the health sector, academia, or private practice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.